Scrolling Down a Garden Path

A Garden Path

 Oh the woes as updating phone number continues!

Based on my recent experiences:

Changing a phone number is a major hassle upon hassle. The experience will make you question whether there is a new stupid you haven’t heard about.

Logging into a website that requires a code be sent via text that has no email a code option is not unusual. 

You can call support to have a live person update your contact information. Careful though, because the Call option might be to receive a call on the old phone number. (Yes, I sat here waiting for a number to call to show up. It didn’t.)

One website, I tried 3 times at least on 2 browsers to update my contact information. When I click on the old phone number, the page goes to a new same page.

When I did find where to enter the new phone number, it stated they will send a code to verify to the old number, and then send a code to the new number to verify. I read that more than once. A live person updated when I called for support.

Tips when Updating phone number:

Read and re-read instructions 

Clicking on Next or Continue may not take you back to the previous screen. 

Keep tabs open. 

Have your just in case email account open on a separate browser. 

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I’m nearing the half done mark updating my new cell phone number. The process, I feel, is a positive exercise that strengthens my patience. Being skilled in cursing language has proven to be a good asset.